Equity Bank and Confederation of Indian Industries launch the India-Uganda trade mission to boost bilateral trade and investment opportunities 🟥DAY 
Kampala Serena Hotel • The India-Uganda Trade Mission is a pivotal step in enhancing bilateral trade and investment opportunities between Uganda and India. • Key sectors such …
Will the Electoral Commission again plead time if it fails to ensure that these citizens register to vote in 2026? COMMENT | MICHAEL ABONEKA | Uganda has a global and regional obligation to fulfil the right to political participation for its citizens under Article 25 of the International Covenant on Civil …
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African brands must focus on visibility, accessibility, and quality improvement Kampala, Uganda | PATICIA AKANKWATSA | Sixty-five percent of Ugandans have confidence in their local brands, but only 35% consume them, according to the latest Brand Africa survey, highlighting a significant gap between trust and purchase behavior. This pattern mirrors broader …
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How Kampala Based Catholics from Mbarara Archdiocese Collectively Impact Livelihood Mbararaf, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Collective efforts put up by the Catholic faithful who stay in Kampala but originate from the Mbarara Archdiocese have continued to have a lasting impact on the lives of fellow diocesans back home. This …
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This comes as more than 75% of the country’s population is under the age of 30 and a high youth unemployment rate Kampala, Uganda | PATICIA AKANKWATSA | MTN Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of MTN Uganda, has announced the second cohort of its MTN Ace Skilling Initiative. 154 talented …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government of Saudi Arabia has announced a pardon for Ugandans imprisoned for various offenses, according to Esther Anyakun Davinia, the State Minister of Gender, Labor, and Social Development. Speaking at a press conference at the government-owned media center on Monday, Anyakun confirmed that …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Independent’s Ronald Musoke emerged winner at the Uganda Conservation Media Awards gala held in Kampala on Oct 16. For his story titled, “Greatest elephant, pangolin massacre,” Musoke won the Wildlife Crime print/online category. For the effort, he received a commemorative plaque, a certificate, …
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The Uganda-India trade mission will bring together high-level representatives from various sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, ICT, health, infrastructure, roads and transport, to foster meaningful business engagements, explore investment opportunities, and promote bilateral trade. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Serena Conference Centre will be the place to be for …
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Rangers live and work in areas where data is collected and possess intimate knowledge of the landscapes and species ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | Wildlife rangers from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), the country’s leading conservation agency, have showcased their ability to generate precise and reliable data on lion populations in …
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INTERVIEW: TEN questions for the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces, (UPDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba ***** THE INDEPENDENT: Briefly tell us about the role of the office of the UPDF Chief of Defense Forces as you see it? CDF MUHOOZI: The job of the CDF …
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